viii PREFACE 
To Lieut. ALEXANDER CocHran, R.N., [ also owe my 
thanks for his assistance in compiling this work from 
the rough notes of my journeys. Space will not permit 
me to do more than briefly express my thanks to the 
three following members of the Consular Service, Messrs. 
Grecory, Fraser, and Cocksury, late British Resident 
of Chung-king; also to the Rev. Grorak CockBurn and 
Dr. A. Heyry of Ichang, Bishop Brnsamin, Péres Souls, 
Desean, Mossot, and other fathers; Mr. Tuomas Woop 
of Messrs. Drysdale, Ringer, & Co., Shanghai, the Rev. 
Bensamin Rirts, the Rev. Josnua Vate of Kia-ting-fu, 
and the Rev. Joun Hykes and Dr. UNpERWoop of Kiu- 
kiang, from all of whom I received great courtesy, and 
all the help they could give me. 
A. EK. PRATT. 
12 Winton Street, Rypz, Iste or WiGuHr : 
February 26, 1892 
